Software is helping operators win during the pandemic. HCM takes a look at inspiring collaborations

Hamilton’s Honour is Leicester’s newest fitness studio opening, with the latest innovation from Technogym

Dave Wright, CEO of Myzone, talks about the world’s first interchangeable heart rate monitor that provides real-time feedback

Following reports of a bid to buy the Bannatyne Group, we get the lowdown on how the business has been faring and plans for 2021 from its de facto CEO

Matrix Fitness is launching a new three-tiered cardio range to provide total versatility, explains MD Matt Pengelly

China’s fitness market is increasingly attractive to investors says Deloitte

On the launch of You Fit’s hotel health club and spa contract management service

The pandemic has highlighted the fitness sector’s role in protecting the health service. How can the industry make the most of this opportunity?

The wellness consultant is establishing a fitness and wellbeing concept for Rangeford Villages

Craig Cocking, Life Fitness UK’s country manager, reflects on the impact of the past 12 months and shares his views on the future of the industry

Fitbit is introducing stress management tools to millions of its users by bringing them to its activity trackers for the first time.

Spa consultancy and management firm WTS International has received an ISPA Innovation Award for its LifeStart on Demand platform, following its acquisition of corporate fitness and amenity management services provider LifeStart in November 2020.

With gyms and leisure centres in England reopened, and the rest of the UK due to shortly follow suit, the time for being theoretical is over.

Safety, quality of service, and member engagement are key in order to offer a unique fitness experience that will boost the re-start.

At-home fitness giant Peloton said it is "troubled" by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warning consumers to stop using the Peloton Tread+ equipment.

Goji’s virus-killing air purification system is the future of air purification for gyms, says Greg Whyte

The University of Stirling has transformed its fitness offering with world-class performance sport and fitness facilities powered by Technogym

In spite of the boom in home workouts, research indicates consumers can’t wait to get back to the gym, with digital acting as a funnel for new members, says Phillip Mills

Policing the gym floor to ensure everyone is adhering to COVID-secure behaviour will be vital to success on reopening, says Paul Roberts, CEO of MyCustomerLens

Will social distancing mean changing rooms will need a redesign?

Real estate group Blitzlake is investing in its Studio Three boutique concept explains the CEO

Hussle’s announces the launch of its new Membership Conversion Service

Group Exercise has been closed longer than any other part of the sector, without evidence to support this decision. Industry leaders debate the issue

Denbighshire Leisure MD Jamie Groves, explains how a partnership with Technogym and Alliance Leisure has led to the creation of a raft of new offerings

The CEO of Pure Group talks about beating Hong Kong’s COVID cluster

Sport England’s new monitoring and insight study will track the impact of the National Leisure Recovery Fund and its impact on communities, says Mike Hill

Tad Chapman from Active IQ argues that operators should take a fresh look at apprenticeships and their power to drive recovery

Nuffield’s Dr Davina Deniszczyc on supporting the NHS and Link4Life’s Andy King challenges the industry to innovate

Formula E team, Mahindra Racing, has built a new fitness programme to support the wellbeing of its drivers and staff. HCM talks to the team manager

Sport:80, a developer of cloud-based sport management software, has launched a club management system to help governing bodies and grassroots sports clubs engage their members.